Summary and Key Points: During the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed the formidable Oscar-class submarines (Project 949 Antey), designed to counter U.S. Navy capabilities, particularly against NATO aircraft carrier groups.
-These large submarines, equipped with long-range P-700 Granit anti-ship missiles, were seen as a significant threat.
-The class made headlines in 2000 with the tragic sinking of the Kursk submarine.
What Made the Oscar-Class Submarines Such a Threat...